This 10.5″ Manjushri statue is fire gilded in genuine 24K gold using traditional techniques, handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Newar artisans using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. The Bodhisattva crown and jewelry are meticulously hand-carved and may be embellished with turquoise and red coral stones at the buyer’s request before shipping at no additional charge. The face is hand-painted, and the statue ships with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal’s Department of Archaeology. Have questions? Read our Manjushri FAQ for answers about iconography, symbolism, and choosing a statue.
Manjushri’s youthful appearance is one of the oldest and most enduring features of his iconography. Rather than depicting physical age, it represents the ever-fresh quality of awakened wisdom. Genuine insight does not merely accumulate information—it renews perception itself, allowing the practitioner to encounter reality without the habitual distortions of ignorance. Because of this symbolism, Manjushri has long been revered as the patron of scholars, teachers, translators, and students throughout the Buddhist world. Learn more about the meaning of Manjushri’s eternal youth in our complete guide.
Youthful Wisdom of a Manjushri Statue
The statues of the Wisdom Buddha feature the youthfulness that is commonly associated with him. However, this does not indicate that he is merely a youth. Instead it is believed that an enlightened being will see the world from a refreshed perspective. Therefore, one who obtains insight knowledge will see the world anew and be reborn. The youthful features and association with wisdom make this particular statue a popular selection among students.
Manjushri translates as “Gentle Glory” in Sanskrit. This Wisdom Buddha statue wields a flaming sword in his right hand which signifies that wisdom and analysis will always annihilate ignorance. As a result, the “sword” of wisdom is an effective weapon needed to stop the endless cycle of rebirth and suffering. To learn more about the symbolism of the flaming sword and the Prajnaparamita scripture, see our guide to Manjushri statue meaning and symbolism.
In his left hand the Manjushri is holding the stem of a lotus blossom between his thumb and index finger. The lotus is believed to be surmounted by the book of transcendent wisdom.
Manjushri Mantra
Manjushri is also highly associated with the Manjushri Mantra “om arapacana dhih”. The association is so strong that he is also known by the name “Arapacana”. The Manjushri mantra Tibetan pronunciation has a slight deviation “om a ra pa tsa na dhih”. The Manjushri mantra benefits will enhance your ability to debate, memorize, read, write and absorb knowledge. Thus, it may enhance the academic performance of students —“om a ra pa tsa na dhih”.
Manjushri is a Wisdom Deity
In Vajrayana Buddhism Manjushri is a wisdom deity who is considered to have the power to increase the practitioner’s knowledge, wisdom, memory, language skills et cetera. Manjushri can also take the wrathful form of Yamantaka, the “destroyer” of death. Therefore, in his wrathful embodiment he is considered to be a fully enlightened Buddha. This is a typical variation in the significance of Buddhist deities. As a result, in some beliefs the deity is a Bodhisattva and in others he is a Buddha. Therefore, Manjushri is considered to be both a Buddha statue and also a Bodhisattva statue.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
